The Promotion Trap, Understanding the Peter Principle in the Workplace
The Promotion Trap, Understanding the Peter Principle in the Workplace Imagine your best salesperson. They consistently hit targets, build brilliant client relationships, and seem to make it look...
The Manager Who Blamed the Person, Not the Situation, Understanding the Fundamental Attribution Error
The Manager Who Blamed the Person, Not the Situation, Understanding the Fundamental Attribution Error A team member submits a report late. Your immediate thought is that they are disorganised,...
The Confidence Gap: Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect at Work
The Confidence Gap: Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect at Work Have you ever sat in a meeting with someone who spoke with absolute certainty about a topic they clearly did not fully...
The Danger of the Nodding Room, Understanding the Asch Conformity Effect
The Danger of the Nodding Room, Understanding the Asch Conformity Effect Have you ever sat in a meeting, disagreed with what was being said, but said nothing? Have you ever watched a decision...
Why People Stop Trying at Work – The Pike Effect
Why People Stop Trying at Work – The Pike Effect In many workplaces, when people stop speaking up, stop applying for opportunities, or stop volunteering ideas, the first assumption is often that...
Jacqui is now a qualified PRISM practitioner
Jacqui is now a qualified PRISM practitioner We all know that personal and professional development is important for our teams. We talk a lot about it in the HR space and also with our clients to...
Outsourced HR Support for businesses, what it looks like
Outsourced HR Support for businesses, what it looks like Running a business often means juggling priorities, customers, cashflow, operations, and keeping your team motivated. HR can quickly...
5 Ways HR Managers Can Listen Better in Difficult Conversations
5 Ways HR Managers Can Listen Better in Difficult Conversations Difficult conversations are never easy, but how we listen can make all the difference. Whether you’re discussing performance...
What Are the Risks of Withdrawing a Job Offer?
What Are the Risks of Withdrawing a Job Offer? It is common for employers to make job offers subject to conditions such as references, right-to-work checks or probation. It is also not unusual...
What Is a Lay-Off and When Can Employers Use It?
What Is a Lay-Off and When Can Employers Use It? With business costs continuing to rise, many employers are reviewing how they can protect jobs while managing financial pressure. In some cases,...












